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Like Irish all over the world, she took all her traditions and culture with her

“I was born and raised in Canada, but my mother is Irish, and like Irish all over the world, she took all her traditions and culture with her. I was brought up with this affinity, and I always dreamt of living in Ireland one day, but I was never brave enough to do it. I was 31 when I broke up with my boyfriend of eleven years, and for the first time in my life, I was able to make my own decisions without having to consult anyone.

I put it in my mind that I’d pursue my dream and move to Ireland. I never made a crazy decision like this before but I felt I needed a change and this was my calling. It’s funny, the moment I put my feet on the ground here, everything worked out like a fairy-tale. I went on a 6-day bus tour around Ireland with my friend, and we became very good friends with the bus driver. We talked to him about starting a new life here, and he offered his apartment to live in while I looked for a job and a place to live, seeing as he was on the road 6 days a week.

Soon after, I applied for a position in Guinness, and a week later I was working here. I’ve been here 11 years now, and it still feels like a dream. I love this country, and working here makes me feel like the whole world is coming to visit me.”